Anthony Hemingway, Terrence Terrell & Six Point Harness Collaboratng On ‘Skin Deep’, An Animated Short About Colorism And Mental Health In Black Community

Deadline is reporting that Emmy-winning producer Anthony Hemingway (The People Vs OJ Simpson, Power, Red Tails), Emmy-winning actor Terrence Terrell (Batwoman, Bosch, Giants) and 6 Point Harness, the animated studio behind Matthew Cherry’s Oscar-winning Hair Love, have teamed for the animated short Skin Love.

Based on Terrell’s personal experiences, the short follows a Black boy navigating colorism, mental health, self-love and learning to love the skin you’re in. Terrell draws from his books Blacky, The Shes and The Crown Kids. 

Terrell will write and direct, Anthony Hemingway will produce via Anthony Hemingway Productions, along with 6 Point Harness.

Terrell’s recently-launched kickstarter campaign quickly gained traction and was the foundation for his interview series, in which he interviews entertainers, influencers and philanthropists about their struggles and success. His guests have included Tina Knowles, Tabitha Brown, Kalen Allen, among others.